From summertime rock classics to complex meditations on adult longing, the Beach Boys genius changed music forever ...

Listening to Brian Wilson’s music was like growing up with him. Beginning with songs about teenage kicks like surfing, driving, and chasing girls, he matured into thoughtful and introspective ...

Carl was a very, very sensitive writer,” said Brian Wilson. “He was a sensitive person. He was a very good artist." ...

Brian Wilson in 1968 Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty. 10 of the best Brian Wilson songs. Brian Wilson's death is a true loss for music lovers everywhere.

Michael Ochs Archives. Brian Wilson’s 20 Greatest Songs. ... A quintessential Brian song, in so many ways — he was the sole writer of “Surfer Girl” as well as its lead singer, ...

A ranking of the 20 greatest songs written by Brian Wilson, from 'Surfer Girl' to 'Surf's Up' to 'Love and Mercy.' ...

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A ranking of the 20 greatest songs written by Brian Wilson, from 'Surfer Girl' to 'Surf's Up' to 'Love and Mercy.' ...

We throw around the word "genius" a lot when it comes to musicians. But Brian Wilson? He was a genius. The songwriter who gave us so many hits and brilliance with the Beach Boys and beyond died at ...

14 essential Brian Wilson songs, from surf rock to ‘Pet Sounds’ Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote some of the 20th century’s best and most enduring pop songs. These are some of our favorites.

The gimmick of the Beach Boys was to package the 1960s California dream in pop singles that wed up-tempo guitar songs with multipart harmonies. The reason the group endured was Brian Wilson, the ...

It's difficult to accurately measure the impact that Brian Wilson had on music and pop culture. But the widespread tributes pouring in for the genius singer, songwriter and producer of The Beach ...